A Tape with Versatility
Originally developed for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) applications, duct tape is used today in a variety of maintenance, repair and construction settings. 3M™ Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979 removes cleanly for up to six months from most opaque surfaces, even outdoor applications after sun and weather exposure. It sticks immediately and stays on for up to one year without deterioration. The tape was tested for flame spread using test method UL723, ASTM E84 and can be used at temperatures as high as 200°F for up to 30 minutes. This sturdy cloth-reinforced tape can be torn from the roll by hand and sticks instantly, providing a wide range of convenient solutions. We offer 3M™ Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979 in slate blue, black and olive to enhance utility and aesthetics.
Recommended Applications
- Outdoor duct tape applications
- Temporary weather sealing
- Capping pipe
- Patching
- Bundling
- Reinforcing
- Tabbing
- Taping/splicing insulation
- Securing conduit ends
- Marking
- Labeling
- Temporary repair
- Hanging polyethylene drapes
- Protecting against light sandblast overspray
Built to Stick
3M’s family of rugged cloth and duct tapes adheres to most surfaces for applications ranging from bundling to moisture proofing, sealing to splicing, reinforcing to hanging poly drapes. Available in a variety of colors and strengths, these tapes are best known for their hand tearability, high tensile strength and conformability.

Dynabrade 40320 Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
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3M 08017, Marine Grade Silicone Sealant, White, 3 oz Tube, 7000120479, 6/Case
3M 22408, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045101
3M™ 53797, Flexible Diamond Belt 6451J, 1/2" Dia x 18" L, M125 Micron, Type G, Pattern B2, 7010509272
Dynabrade 11684 Dynabelter Contact Arm Assembly 4" DIA X 5/8" W., 40 Duro Serrated
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Dynabrade 51301 .5 hp Straight-Line Die Grinder
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Dynabrade 51860 1.0 hp Trim Router (Complete), 20,000 RPM, 1/4 Collet
3M 33349, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 220 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534919
Dynabrade 78290 2" Dia. x 2S Fine, Type R Unitized Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
Air Turbine Tools 310RDM - 1/4" Router Hand Tool Series, 25,000RPM, 33422
Norton 66623325035 - 2" 120 Grit Fine Grade Aluminum Oxide Vortex Rapid Prep Green TR Non-Woven Surface Preparation Disc, 50 Each
3M 11137, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045094
3M 01323, Stikit Gold Film Disc Roll, 6 in, P400 grade, 7010299141, 75 discs per roll
3M 65490, Pro Grade Precision Ultra Durable Universal Hole Sanding Disc DUH580TRI-10I, 5 inch UH, 80, 7100202887, 10 per pack
3M 32518, Cloth Belt 341D, P120 X-weight, 9 in x 48 in, Film-lok, Single-flex, 7010307962, 20 per case
3M 19766, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P240 J-weight, 7000000354
3M 94724, Cubitron ll Cloth Belt 947A, 60+ X-weight, 2 in x 72 in, Film-lok, Single-flex, , 7100035127, 50 per case
3M 10455, Cloth Sheet 481W, 220, 9 in x 11 in, 7010294811
3M 71358, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 600 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534894
Standard Abrasives 32953, PSA A/O Disc, 711880, 2 in x NH, 60, 7010310798 
